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EU51 KKV

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,838 mi
Last recorded118,838 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 KKV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 118,838 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 117,658 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 114,499 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 114,455 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 111,681 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

screen broken not in zone a b

Pass 9 Sep 2009 93,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 81,261 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 70,318 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 58,025 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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EU51 KKV is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2001 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 87,573 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU51 KKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU51 KKV registered?

EU51 KKV is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EU51 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 KKV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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